Mechanicsville, VA

Historical community (former settlement) in Orange County, Virginia

Mechanicsville is a historical community (former settlement) in Orange County, Virginia. It is 4.4 miles N of Gordonsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22942.

Mechanicsville at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Orange County
ZIP code
22942
Nearest town
Gordonsville (4.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.0731, -78.1986

Weather in Mechanicsville now

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Mechanicsville weather by the hour

Mechanicsville weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Mechanicsville.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Mechanicsville

What is the weather usually like in Mechanicsville?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°38°56°74°92°45°25°Jan49°27°Feb58°33°Mar70°42°Apr76°52°May83°61°Jun87°65°Jul85°64°Aug79°56°Sep69°44°Oct57°34°Nov48°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.7"Feb3.7"Mar3.4"Apr4.0"May4.3"Jun4.2"Jul3.7"Aug4.5"Sep3.8"Oct3.6"Nov3.3"Dec

Best time to visit Mechanicsville: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOUISA, VA US (USC00445050), adjusted for the elevation of Mechanicsville.

Mechanicsville weather month by month

January
45° 25°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow
February
49° 27°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.1 in of snow
March
58° 33°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
April
70° 42°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
May
76° 52°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 61°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
87° 65°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 64°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 56°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 44°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
57° 34°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
48° 28°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Mechanicsville through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:18 PM9 h 52 min
February7:01 AM5:52 PM10 h 51 min
March7:22 AM7:21 PM11 h 59 min
April6:35 AM7:50 PM13 h 14 min
May6:00 AM8:17 PM14 h 17 min
June5:47 AM8:38 PM14 h 50 min
July6:00 AM8:36 PM14 h 35 min
August6:26 AM8:07 PM13 h 41 min
September6:53 AM7:22 PM12 h 28 min
October7:20 AM6:36 PM11 h 16 min
November6:52 AM5:02 PM10 h 9 min
December7:20 AM4:55 PM9 h 35 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Mechanicsville?

Mechanicsville has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 44.2 inches (1,123 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Mechanicsville is May and August to October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Mechanicsville

The closest live webcam is Zion Crossroads: I-64 - MM 136 - WB, 6.7 miles S of Mechanicsville.

Zion Crossroads: I-64 - MM 136 - WBZion Crossroads · 6.7 mi SOn Windy
Zion Crossroads: US-15 - NB - I-64Zion Crossroads · 6.7 mi SOn Windy
Zion Crossroads: I-64 - MM 136 - EBZion Crossroads · 6.7 mi SOn Windy
Ferncliff: I-64 - MM 143.3 - MDFerncliff · 10.4 mi SEOn Windy
Glenorchy: I-64 - MM 124 - Medianunknown · 13.1 mi WOn Windy
Airport Acres: US-29 - NB - Airport Rdunknown · 13.5 mi WOn Windy
Ruckersville: US-29 - Rt 607Ruckersville · 13.8 mi NWOn Windy
Ruckersville: US-29 - NB - US-33Ruckersville · 14.4 mi NWOn Windy
Charlottesville: Onesty Family Aquatic CenterCharlottesville · 14.9 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Mechanicsville.

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Questions about Mechanicsville

Where is Mechanicsville, VA?

Mechanicsville is a historical community (former settlement) in Orange County, Virginia, 4.4 miles N of Gordonsville.

What county is Mechanicsville in?

Mechanicsville is in Orange County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Mechanicsville, VA?

The ZIP code for Mechanicsville is 22942.

What is the nearest town to Mechanicsville?

Gordonsville, 4.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Mechanicsville?

Yes. The closest is Zion Crossroads: I-64 - MM 136 - WB, 6.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Mechanicsville?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Mechanicsville?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Mechanicsville?

About 44.2 inches (1,123 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Mechanicsville?

Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Mechanicsville?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Mechanicsville have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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